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Alice Law (born 1886), English poet Autograph Letter Signed to 'Miss Lees'. Two pages, 12mo. Very good on aged paper, with small closed tear at head not affecting text. Appears to concern an exhibition of women painters. Wants to 'personally thank' her for 'the privilege of having seen the International & in particular, your charming pictures. 'Early Morning' has... |
£25.00 | |
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Dorothy Green autograph letter signed to Mrs Gielgud (mother of John Gielgud?), 2 pp, 12mo. She thanks her for her "sweet present", and then makes what appears to be a reference to John Gielgud: "I'm taking Betty tonight to see John - her first evening performance! She is so thrilled. I am so sorry he has been so reedy, but perhaps the enforced rest will do him good... |
£20.00 | |
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Elizabeth Brunton, a letter addressed to her signed on behalf of the solicitors Maggison & <Preught>, Lessee of the Adelphi Theatre. English actress (1799-1860), wife of the actor Frederick Henry Yates (1795-1842). 2 pp, 12mo. An interesting letter to "Mrs. Yates" shedding light on the theatre mores of the period. "Mr. Beckett & Mr. Wilson two gentlemen who went together to the Adelphi on... |
£35.00 | |
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Ellen Kean (née Ellen Tree) autograph note signed to unnamed male correspondent, English actress (1806-80), wife of Charles John Kean (1811-68). One page, 12mo. "Sir/ / Under the sofa in our sitting room you will find a long narrow deal Box. [at least we left it there] it contains a roll of Pictures - will you oblige me by sending it properly directed to Mr. Kean 8... |
£20.00 | |
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Ellen Kean (nee Tree) autograph note signed to Mr [?] Shaw, English actress (1806-80), wife of Charles John Kean (1811-68). "Dear Mr. Shaw / I have not forgotten the little girl and I want more books / I hope you are well through this weather / yours very sincerely / Ellen Kean". Negligible evidence of previous mounting. |
£20.00 | |
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Esme Percy autograph notes (x 2) signed to [Tom] Bass of Manchester, [Saville] Esme Percy, Actor (1887-1957). The first, 21 November [1911], Theatre Royal, Bury, Lancashire. "So glad you are coming over Saturday night. If you will kindly let me know how many of you are coming I shall be pleased to give you all Tea if you will accept my invitation." The second... |
£25.00 | |
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Fay Compton Actress (1894-1978). Card, on one side of which is printed, "30 CONDUIT ST / BOND STREET / W / TELEPHONE / 1923 / MAYFAIR / INSTEAD thanks / .... / for .... letter, and order for Photographs which are being proceeded with. / .... 192 ...." Over this, lengthwise and upwards, is the signature "Fay... |
£20.00 | |
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Florence Terry autograph letter signed to Ella [Davis], English actress (1855-96), sister of Ellen Terry and member of celebrated theatrical dynasty. 2 pp, 12mo. "You really must think me a pig for not having written to you all this time - but now I send these few lines to thank you first for your good wishes and congratulations on my engagement to... |
£20.00 | |
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Florence Warden (pseudonym of Florence Alice Price James, 1857-1929), English novelist Autograph Letter Signed ('Florence Warden') to the actor and dramatist Wybert Reeve. Four pages, 12mo. Very good, with unobtrusive remains of stub along one edge. In interesting letter discussing the state of the English stage. Her tardy response is due to 'pressure of work". 'What you say about the present condition of the stage is only too true. I know of clever, experienced,... |
£36.00 | |
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Georgina Milne autograph letter signed to [Thomas] Bass, Actress. 2 pp, 12mo. She thanks him for his letters and the handkerchiefs. "I am very glad you enjoyed "Kismet", it is indeed a fine play." She encloses a postcard [not present] and will let him have one of the photographs she is having taken. |
£12.00 |
